Inside the life (and garage) of the engineer driving Vredestein’s success
Inside the life (and garage) of the engineer driving Vredestein’s success
When Tjeerd Buijinck isn’t developing and signing off new tyres, he tends to his eclectic car collection, which includes a number of British classics
Best car tyres 2025: evo tyre test
Best car tyres 2025: evo tyre test
Looking to fit new tyres to your performance car soon? Let the latest edition of the annual evo tyre test help you make the right choice
Best 19-inch tyres – R19 235/35 performance tyre test
Best 19-inch tyres – R19 235/35 performance tyre test
Want to fit the very best tyres to your performance car? We gather the best of the 19-inch models to find out which comes out on top
Audi RS3 review – Audi's final five-pot hot hatch is one of the best
Audi RS3 review – Audi's final five-pot hot hatch is one of the best
The RS3 has one of the most spectacular engines you'll find in a hot hatch, and the rest is just as good. Is that enough to warrant a £60k+ asking pri…
BMW M5 review – it’s more powerful but is the extra weight a problem?
BMW M5 review – it’s more powerful but is the extra weight a problem?
So much has been written about BMW’s new plug-in hybrid M5, but now it’s time for the talk to stop. Does it feel like a true M car?
New Porsche 911 Turbo S review – the more rounded McLaren Artura rival
New Porsche 911 Turbo S review – the more rounded McLaren Artura rival
The 911 Turbo S despite its newfound electrification, is as it always was: a well-rounded supercar slayer
Evolution of the performance car: the good, the bad and the ugly
Evolution of the performance car: the good, the bad and the ugly
The evo Eras tests opened our eyes to how driver’s cars have changed in the last four decades
Toyota GR Yaris Fast Fleet test – living with the homologation hot hatch
Toyota GR Yaris Fast Fleet test – living with the homologation hot hatch
GR’s hot hatch made a welcome return to our fleet, this time without the Circuit Pack. So, is the standard spec all you need in its pre-facelift form?
BMW M5 (G90) – ride and Handling
BMW M5 (G90) – ride and Handling
Remarkable agility and composure for its size. Compliant ride gives it impressive bandwidth
Ferrari Roma Spider v Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: £200k V8 drop-tops go head-to-head
Ferrari Roma Spider v Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: £200k V8 drop-tops go head-to-head
Aston Martin’s brand new Vantage Roadster takes on Ferrari’s acclaimed Roma Spider: British muscle versus Italian flair, but which will prevail?
How Nathalie McGloin became the world’s only female tetraplegic racing driver
How Nathalie McGloin became the world’s only female tetraplegic racing driver
The world’s only female tetraplegic racing driver, McGloin shares her passion for circuit driving via charity trackdays for people with spinal injurie…
Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005 - 2017) – Aston’s ‘baby’ aimed squarely at the Porsche 911
Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005 - 2017) – Aston’s ‘baby’ aimed squarely at the Porsche 911
The so-called ‘baby Aston’ was always punchy but got better and better over the years. It's now a sorely tempting used prospect
Used Honda NSX (1999 - 2006) review: Japan's original supercar
Used Honda NSX (1999 - 2006) review: Japan's original supercar
Thirty-five years ago, the sports and supercar world was turned on its head by the launch of Honda’s sublime NSX. We retrace its origins and rediscove…
Used BMW M3 (E46, 2000 - 2006): an analogue sports coupe icon
Used BMW M3 (E46, 2000 - 2006): an analogue sports coupe icon
The E46 was the first M3 to be launched during evo’s lifetime, and its unique character ensures it remains one of the very best
Used Nissan 350Z (2003-2009) review – a Japanese muscle car for less than £10k
Used Nissan 350Z (2003-2009) review – a Japanese muscle car for less than £10k
The 350Z was both a nod to the classic 240Z and a thoroughly modern coupe. Today it’s an icon in its own right, but does the drive live up to the memo…
Mini Cooper and Cooper S (2001 - 2006) review – the 'new' Mini is now a classic
Mini Cooper and Cooper S (2001 - 2006) review – the 'new' Mini is now a classic
The ‘new’ Mini was perhaps motoring’s most anticipated sequel. BMW didn’t get it wrong – quite the opposite, as it transpired
How crashing a Lotus Cortina turned Paul Ripley into a driving guru
How crashing a Lotus Cortina turned Paul Ripley into a driving guru
Serial 911 buyer Ripley has dedicated his life to making himself the best driver he can be – and passing his wisdom and experience on to a new generat…
Audi R8 V8 (2007 - 2015) review – the Porsche 911’s equal is a bargain super sports car
Audi R8 V8 (2007 - 2015) review – the Porsche 911’s equal is a bargain super sports car
The Audi R8’s launch was perhaps one of the biggest moments in 2000s performance motoring. It’s as sweet today as back then
Manthey Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RS MR 2025 review – the Nürburgring king on road and track
Manthey Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RS MR 2025 review – the Nürburgring king on road and track
Did the 992 GT3 RS need to be made more extreme? Possibly not. We're glad Manthey Racing has done it, though.
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk5, 2004 - 2009) review – one of the best VWs of the last 30 years
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk5, 2004 - 2009) review – one of the best VWs of the last 30 years
Volkswagen's quintessential hot hatch saw a stunning return to form in Mk5 guise. It’s aged like a fine wine and is an appreciating modern classic tod…
Mitsubishi 3000 GT – the car world’s greatest misses
Mitsubishi 3000 GT – the car world’s greatest misses
Perhaps the defining 'greatest miss' is the 3000GT – 'a lot of awful car for the money'
Lamborghini Murciélago (2001 - 2011) review – an unadulterated supercar icon
Lamborghini Murciélago (2001 - 2011) review – an unadulterated supercar icon
The Murciélago spans old and new testament in the good book Lamborghini, melding old-school character with modern usability
The origins of the Jaguar F-type with the men that made it happen
The origins of the Jaguar F-type with the men that made it happen
The Jaguar F-type was a sports car 40 years in the making. We reunite the team that made it a reality, which includes our very own co-founder and edit…
Ariel Atom 1 (1999 - 2003) review, history and specs of the bare-bones sports car
Ariel Atom 1 (1999 - 2003) review, history and specs of the bare-bones sports car
When the Ariel Atom was launched 26 years ago, we’d never seen – or driven – anything like it. We revisit one of those early cars to see if it’s stil…
Used Lotus Elise (S1, 1996-2001) review – a world-beating sports car for supermini money
Used Lotus Elise (S1, 1996-2001) review – a world-beating sports car for supermini money
Part aluminium, part composite and built on a shoestring, the Elise swept enthusiasts off their feet in 1996. Today, it remains one of the world's gre…
BMW M5 Touring 2025 review – 717bhp heavyweight is impressive if not enchanting
BMW M5 Touring 2025 review – 717bhp heavyweight is impressive if not enchanting
BMW’s M5 Touring manages its weight issue enormously well, but its impressive performance and agility stop short of snatching your heart
My Life & Cars – Alec Howarth, MD, The Motorist
My Life & Cars – Alec Howarth, MD, The Motorist
From field-racing MOT failures to running a popular venue for petrolheads, this Alfa addict explains how cars steered his career
Used Lotus Evora (2009 - 2021): review, specs and buying guide
Used Lotus Evora (2009 - 2021): review, specs and buying guide
It may not have sold in huge numbers, but the original Evora is the everyday Lotus that’s also a sublime steer
TVR Griffith (1990 - 2002) – Britain’s ‘anti-Porsche’ was a raw sports car
TVR Griffith (1990 - 2002) – Britain’s ‘anti-Porsche’ was a raw sports car
The Griffith established TVR as a genuine contender and transformed the company’s fortunes – and it’s still as exhilarating to drive now as it was in …
Aston Martin Vantage 2025 review – a thrilling Mercedes-AMG GT and 911 Turbo S alternative
Aston Martin Vantage 2025 review – a thrilling Mercedes-AMG GT and 911 Turbo S alternative
Aston’s new Vantage expertly plays a triple role, of sumptuous GT, supercar slayer and deft sports car. If the ride was better, it’d be all but perfec…
Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Fast Fleet test – living with the sharp Italian saloon
Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Fast Fleet test – living with the sharp Italian saloon
A pair of surprises, a disappointment and a growing affection for Alfa’s 276bhp saloon
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 2025 review – is AMG’s £190k hybrid hot rod its best GT?
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 2025 review – is AMG’s £190k hybrid hot rod its best GT?
Mercedes’ 800bhp AMG GT is enormously performant and technically impressive, but is it a proper driver’s car?
Aston Martin Vanquish 2025 review - Britain’s Ferrari 12 Cilindri rival 
Aston Martin Vanquish 2025 review - Britain’s Ferrari 12 Cilindri rival
The third-generation Aston Martin Vanquish is not only the best yet, it’s the best Aston Martin full stop
Alfa Romeo Brera – the car world's greatest misses
Alfa Romeo Brera – the car world's greatest misses
How this noughties coupe went from the concept’s gullwing dreams to a production disappointment